Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan
Sheriff, Deceased Person
1218 – 1289
Who was Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan?
Alexander Comyn, 2nd Earl of Buchan was a Scoto-Norman magnate who was one of the most important figures in the 13th century Kingdom of Scotland. He was the son of William Comyn, jure uxoris Earl of Buchan, and Marjory, Countess of Buchan, the heiress of the last native Scottish Mormaer of Buchan, Fergus. During his long career, Alexander was Justiciar of Scotia, Constable of Scotland, Sheriff of Wigtown, Sheriff of Dingwall, Ballie of Inverie and finally, Guardian of Scotland during the first interregnum following the death of King Alexander III. In 1284 he joined with other Scottish noblemen who acknowledged Margaret of Norway as the heiress to King Alexander. He died sometime after 10 July 1289.
Alexander had at least nine children with his wife, Elisabeth, daughter of Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester:
John Comyn, 3rd Earl of Buchan, Alexander's successor as Earl of Buchan
Roger
Lord Alexander Comyn, sheriff of Aberdeen, married Joan, sister of William le Latimer, and had issue. Henry de Beaumont would claim the Earldom of Buchan through marriage to their daughter, Alice.
Lord William Comyn, Provost of St. Mary's Church, St. Andrews
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- 1218
Buchan - Also known as
- Alexander Comyn, Sheriff of Aberdeen
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- Died
- 1289
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on July 23, 2013
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